Road transport: if genetically modified live animals have no negative effect on humans, animals and plants and are carried in receptacles that are suitable for preventing the escape of the animals, they are not subjected to ADR.

Air transport: genetically modified live animals: UN 3245.

UN-Number

Proper shipping name

Class

Packing instruction ADR (Road)

Packing instruction IATA (Air)

3245

Genetically modified animals

9

Not considered as dangerous goods

PI 959 is not applicable to live animals
IATA live animal regulations have to be followed

Packaging instruction PI 959 is not suited for the transport of live animals. IATA live animal regulations can be taken as guidelines for suitable receptacles. International transport possible by the terms and conditions approved by the competent authorities of the state of origin, transit and destination, and operator.

Transport of animals should be done in accordance with the animal welfare regulations (SR 455.1, Tierschutzverordnung, Chapter 7).